Labrador-Grenfell Health is encouraging residents in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay region to book appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.
The clinics are taking place at Mealy Mountain Collegiate on Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday January 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments can be booked online.
Eligibility:
- Individuals 18 years of age and older are recommended to receive a booster dose of an mRNA vaccine at least 22 weeks (154 days) after their second dose.
- Moderately to severely immunocompromised are encouraged to get vaccinated with a primary series (three doses) of an mRNA vaccine at least eight weeks apart.
- Five years of age and older are encouraged to get vaccinated with a primary series (two doses) of an mRNA vaccine at least eight weeks apart.
- Individuals 17 years of age and younger are not recommended to receive a booster dose at this time. The latest evidence suggests vaccine effectiveness against infection with COVID-19 is decreasing over time following completion of the primary series.
Meanwhile, Premier Andrew Furey announced on Sunday afternoon that he will be joining a team of physicians heading to Happy Valley-Goose Bay to help administer doses.
We understand the rising case numbers of COVID-19 in our province are concerning, particularly in Labrador.
I’m happy to be joining a team of physicians heading to Happy Valley-Goose Bay to help by administering vaccines this week.
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— Premier of NL (@PremierofNL) January 2, 2022